Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can outline the number of projects certified for film tax relief from 2013 to 2017. There were 66 in 2013, 66 in 2014, 65 in 2015, 76 in 2016 and 21 in 2017 to date. To be fair to the Deputy, she raises this question in the context of concern about taxation. The Department is anxious to know if somebody is misusing the scheme. If the Deputy can give such information to the Department, it will certainly investigate it to ensure the scheme is not abused. These tax schemes are in place to support the industry, not for people to misuse or abuse them. If the Deputy has any information that would be helpful to the Department or the Revenue Commissioners, they would be delighted to receive it. The economic study points to the issues. We will be happy to address the issues the Deputy raises if she can provide us with any information or assistance in that regard.

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